William Walter WRIGHT

Regimental number4043
Place of birthHobart, Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMiner
AddressWaratah, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Wright, 58 Rupert Street, Collingwood, Victoria
Enlistment date25 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on 24 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 October 1918
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Plaque in Hobart Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death31 December 1957
Age at death63